Globalisation

• What is one feature of globalisation?

  Technological Development
• Name a second feature of globalisation.

  Migration
• What is a third feature of globalisation?

  Cultural changes
• What is a fourth feature of globalisation?

  Political changes
• What is a fifth feature of globalisation?

  Economic changes
• What are the perspectives on globalisation?

  Tolerance, Transformation, Universalism, Diverse
• What is one new skill associated with globalisation?

  Increased mobility in the job market
• What is another new skill related to globalisation?

  Flexibility
• What is a third new skill linked to globalisation?

  Increasing specialisation
• What is a fourth new skill associated with globalisation?

  Transferable skills
• What are the strengths of International Comparisons (IC)?

  • Assesses effectiveness of spending
  • Benchmarks against global standards
  • Provides policy insights and performance improvements
• What is a feature of globalisation and harmonisation in education?

  • Policy feature since the 1980s
  • Promoted by OECD
  • Education is a multi-billion global market
• What was the estimated worth of UK education exports in 2012?

  £18 billion annually
• Which countries are priority markets for UK education?

  Brazil, China, India, Mexico
• What are the limitations of International Comparisons (IC)?

  • Narrow focus neglects broader socio-cultural aims
  • Education seen as purely economic
  • Comparisons may mislead due to different contexts
• What impact have international comparisons had on education?

  Led to reassessments and reforms
• What does OFSTED use to explain the UK's lower rankings?

  Ranking data
• What solutions does the UK seek from top performers?

  Solutions from countries like Singapore
• What is the risk associated with PISA results according to Alexander (2012)?

  Risk of 'premature panic'
• What international data is used in student surveys?

  • PISA
  • TIMSS
  • PIRLS
• What subjects do international tests cover?

  Maths, science, and reading
• How often are international student surveys conducted?

  Every 3-6 years
• What UK policies have been influenced by international comparisons?

  1. Labour's Literacy & Numeracy Strategies (1997 - 2007)
  2. Slimming the curriculum (2009)
• What impact has globalisation had on job competition?

  Increased competition for jobs
• How has globalisation affected educational curriculum?

  Led to a new curriculum to adapt
• What is one effect of globalisation on educational standards?

  Global rankings to compare and raise standards
• What increased risk has globalisation brought to education?

  Increased risk and safeguarding
• How has globalisation influenced multiculturalism in education?

  Increased multiculturalism and reduced ethnocentrism